Gibson Elementary

2020 Walker Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/ges

589 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gibson Elementary, located at 2020 Walker Road in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a public school serving the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing academic growth and the holistic development of its student body. By focusing on fundamental educational standards and building strong community partnerships, Gibson Elementary aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills and values necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and utilizes its official district portal to maintain transparency and communication with families. Through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities, the faculty and staff work to create an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diversity and encourages student participation. Whether through academic enrichment programs or community-focused initiatives, Gibson Elementary strives to provide a solid foundation for every child who walks through its doors.

589

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gibson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	220
Black	288
Asian	7
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

Black
288 (48.9%)
Hispanic
220 (37.4%)
White
38 (6.5%)
Two or More
35 (5.9%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-4212
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/ges
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	586
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gibson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gibson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	47.2%
Male	311	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Forsyth Academy

Charter School 729 Students

5426 Shattalon Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27106 (1.4 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th